Fordlandia Time Clock, Destroyed in the Riot of December 1930
THF125598 / Fordlandia Time Clock, Destroyed in the Riot of December 1930
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Artifact Overview
In 1928, Henry Ford established Fordlandia in the Brazilian rainforest to supply rubber for automobile production. Ford hired indigenous workers to clear the forest, plant rubber trees and build infrastructure. Though he paid good wages, Ford also imposed foreign work traditions and behavioral restrictions which the workers resented. Workers revolted against Ford's managers on several occasions during the first years of operations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
22 December 1930
Subject Date
22 December 1930
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.74.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 8.75 in
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